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Kalanchoe, Flaming Katy, Christmas Kalanchoe, Florist Kalanchoe 'Simone'

Kalanchoeblossfeldiana

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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
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Species
blossfeldiana (bloss-fel-dee-AY-nuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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